Ellis
How to say it: EL-iss · /ˈɛlɪs/
Welsh form of Elisedd, from 'elus' meaning kind or benevolent. Also an English surname form of Elias/Elijah.
Ellis was the 264th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,832 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 77% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #222 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #264 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,832 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,783 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +77% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #222 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising steadily into the 2020s, Ellis reached its highest point yet. The momentum looks set to carry it higher over the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with two light syllables, Ellis feels gentle and easy. Everett makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ellis is about 1 in 75.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #92. Ireland: #276.
Famous people named Ellis
- Ellis Ferreira (born 1970)South African tennis player
- Ellis Marsalis Jr. (1934–2020)American jazz pianist and educator
- Ellis Rowan (1848–1922)Australian artist, botanical illustrator and botanical collector
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